Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt charged with DUI

Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt was taken into custody early Friday morning at Fort Campbell (Ky.) and charged with driving under the influence.

Fort Campbell officials say Britt was attempting to enter the Army post at approximately 3:30 a.m. through Gate 4.

He was administered a field sobriety test, which showed indicators of intoxication, according to Bob Jenkins, director of public affairs at Fort Campbell.

Britt later refused a breathalyzer test and was charged with DUI and implied consent.

It's Britt's eighth incident involving police since he was drafted in the first round in 2009.

Britt was released and his vehicle was impounded on post, where it remained on Friday. The military police escorted Britt off post at the nearest gate.

The charges were filed at the Central Violations Bureau in Kentucky. Britt will be assigned a court date to appear in U.S. District Court at Fort Campbell.

"The incident is under investigation, and further comments are inappropriate for us to make at this time," Jenkins said. "We have contacted the Tennessee Titans and we ask that you direct further media inquiries through the Titans."

Titans coach Mike Munchak could not be reached for comment.

The Titans on Friday morning released a statement: "We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering more facts."

It was unclear why Britt was at Fort Campbell. Jenkins would not reveal names of passengers in the vehicle.

"That remains a part of the investigation," he said. "I don't have any information as to anybody who was with him."

Britt was arrested multiple times last season, which prompted a meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York.

Goodell opted not to suspend Britt, however, in part because the incidents took place during the NFL lockout.

Britt could be suspended by the NFL or by the Titans.

This is Britt's first known incident involving law enforcement this offseason.

Britt has been rehabbing both his knees this offseason, most recently a procedure on his left knee. After suffering a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee last September, Britt had a second procedure on the knee in May. Then, last month, Britt had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee.

Britt had 17 catches for 289 yards and three touchdowns last season before his injury. In 31 career games, Britt has 101 catches for 1,765 yards and 15 touchdowns.

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